Officials with the Lawrenceburg School District are considering requiring drug tests for students as young as sixth-graders.

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A survey was posted to the school's website Thursday, and administrators are hoping to learn how parents feel about it.

"It was like 10 questions, then (it) gave you a spot to leave a comment," parent LeeAnn Hinthorn said.

Hinthorn filed her feedback immediately. She said she's not opposed to random drug tests for her daughter.

Hinthorn was asked if she had noticed a drug problem at the school.

"I think they're having a severe (drug) issue younger than they ever have before. My daughter told me that they do locker searches about every two weeks," Hinthorn said.

Superintendent Karl Galey may ask kids to pass a urine test.

"We are currently considering implementing this for the upcoming school year," Galey said.

Sixth-graders and above who participate in extracurricular activities or older students who drive to school could be randomly selected for a drug test.

Galey said all students can't be included because of legal reasons -- getting an education is a right, but after-school activities are a privilege.

But even though every child wouldn't be tested, Galey said the tests are considered proactive.

"It's not a policy where we're looking for it to be punitive for students. It's a way for us, that if we do find students who test positive, it's a way for us to be able to provide assistance and the help they need," Galey said.

Mark Turner knows his son, a sophomore on the Lawrenceburg baseball team, would be one of those included.

"I'm not real worried about him. He's a good kid," Turner said. "I think it probably should be for everyone."

Other parents echoed that sentiment.

"I have no problem with random drug testing as long as it's equal amongst all students and not focused on particular groups," parent Justin Blackburn said.

Each test would cost about $30 per sample, and the school district said it would pick up the cost.